[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 35 (Thursday, March 14, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E354]
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                      NATIONAL PEOPLE'S ACTION DAY

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 1996

  Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, the National People's Action is a national 
network of more than 300 community organizations from 38 States across 
the country. The National People's Action is made up of thousands of 
members in many different organizations that work together to resolve 
neighborhood problems at local and national levels.
  The enactment of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act which protects 
urban areas and minorities from loan discrimination, and providing 
technical assistance to community groups which directly led to over $25 
billion in Community Reinvestment Act lending agreements are a few of 
the numerous major accomplishments of the National People's Action.
  Mr. Speaker, Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29, 1996 National 
People's Action holds its 25th national neighborhoods conference. In 
recognition of this organizations dedication and commitment to 
community service let it be known that Monday, April 29, 1996 and each 
April 29, thereafter, shall be known as ``National People's Action 
Day''.

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